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AB08 BSV

2008 Ford Kuga

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,075 mi
Last recorded75,075 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Kuga86,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BSV
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2024 75,075 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 73,605 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 73,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,999 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 69,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 65,600 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2020 65,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,891 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2014 34,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 34,039 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 30,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 24,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,996 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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AB08 BSV is a 2008 Ford Kuga in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 86,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 BSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Kuga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB08 BSV is a 2008 Ford Kuga, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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